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Newspaper Page Texti THE MOSSING NEWS. J ETiEUHEDIIi.I!CORPOIUTIDi9Be. >• j J. H. KBTILL, President. ( NEW YORK’S PARTY KICK. A MASS MEETING AGAINST THE FEBRUARY CALU Cooper Union Crowded to Ita Ut most Capacity—The Meeting Called to Order toy Oswald Ottendorfer. Fredeilck R. Coudort Its Chairman. A Series of Resolutions Adopted. New York. Feb. 11. —There was held to night in the large hall of Cooper Union a mass meeting of democrats to protest against the holding of the democratic state convention for the (lection of delegates to the national convention on Feb. 22 after only four wee ks' notice. Among those who signed the call were Frederiok R. Coudert, ex-ilayor Daniel F. Tiemann, Oswald Ott endorfer, E. Ellery Anderson, Charles J. Cauda, Orlando B. Potter. ex-Mayor Will iam R. Grace, ex-Mayor Edward Cooper, Everett P. Wheeler, William E. Curtis, Eugene Kelly, Jr., Charles P. Daly, ex-Mayor Abram S. Hewitt, Henry G. Marquand, Clifford A. Hand, Henry R. Beekman, ex-United States District Attorney Ste phen A. Walker and ex-Secretary of the Treasury Charles S. Fairchild. Long before 8 o’clock, the hour set fer opening the meeting, every seat and every available inch of standing room in the large had was occupied and many of those who were tardy in seeking entrance were unable to get in. Chairs filled the large platform, and these also were occupied early. From 7:30 to 8 o’clock Gilmore’s band entertained the large audience with musical (elections. CALLED TO ORDER. Then Oswald Ottendorfer stepped for ward to the speaker’s stand and called the meeting to order. When the hearty ap plause with which ho was received had sub sided sufficiently to permit his voice to be heard, be said: in the name of the committee of twenty-five, I call the meeting to order. I thank you for your willingness and alacrity in answering the invitation to protest against the holding of a premature state convention, by whloh delegates nre to tie nominated to represent the democracy of the state of New York In the democratic na tional convention to take place more than four months hence. The whole proceeding of the democrat o state committee is as provoking as uncalled lor; no good reason can be given to ex plain it and its only explanation is that it is well j (adapted to promote the schemes of some intriguing politicians who have reason to avoid the open daylight, and to try to secure a snap judgment by which they ran pretend to represent the democracy of the Emj ire state. If the members of thejdemo cratic state committee have been misled by the representations of some schemers to consent to the call of that convention, it has been without considering the disastrous oonsequences which mus; follow their action. But tboy must have made a fearful mistake, and a mistake in such a matter is worse than a crime. Seeing tie results of their error, I hope they will re trace their steps and ad pt measures In accord ance with the requirements of fairness and justice. If not, then they have to take the re sponsibility for the di-aitrous consequences that may follow their unwise and inconsiderate action. We will proceed to organize our meeting. and for that pur pose I nominate as president a gentleman who, more than others who have used this phrase, is entitled to say: *1 am a and 'iTiocr.it,’ and who, although he may bs ex celled by others in tho manipulation of politics, is second to none in his adhesion and devotion to the democratic principles, and, therefore, enjoys in a rare degree the esteem of our coun trymen. I nominate as president for this even ing Frederick B. Coudert. COUDERT APPLAUDED. Mr. Coudcrt’s appearanco was welcomed with warm applause. His speech was in terrupted by frequent applause, though it was Doticeablo that the applause came from the front section of .the hall, contain ing about one-half the audience. Those who applauded did so enthusiasti cally, but fully one-half the audience, mainly those in the rear seats or those standing in the aisles, maintained tho atti tude of spectators who took but lukewarm interest in the proceedings. At the conclusion of Mr. Coudert’s speech r. list of vice presidents was road, number ing 155. The more prominent were the following: Daniel F. Tiemann,Allan Camp bell, Charles J. Canda, E. E. Anderson, Or lando B. Potter, William R. Grace, Charles Coudert, C. C. Baldwin, lsidor Straus, Os car L. Straus, W. 8. Rainsford, Abram 8. Hewitt, Henry G. Mar quand, Henry R. Beekman, Charles 8. Fairchild. Francis M. Scott, James Byrne, W. R, White, E. P. Wheeler, Abra han VanSantford, Peter B. Olnev, Herman Kidder, W.B.Hazaltino, J.V.S. Oddie, Jen nings 8. Cox, Louis Weidmuller, E. B. Tal cott and John D. Townsend. THE RESOLUTIONS. Ex-United States District Attorney " a llter then offered the following resolu tions, which were warmly applauded: Resolved, That this assembly of democrats of the city of New York now makes its respectful Protest and appeal against the uncalled for and m advised action of the state committee in dos ifnatmg so early a date as Monday, Feb. 22, lor the meeting of the state convention, which ls to elect delegates to the national convention appointed to be held at Chicago June 21. 1892. Resolved, That the right of the voters ot a pent,cal party to assemble at the call of the loaders, who are its representatives and serv ants. to carry out its will in regard tothe details 't party management, should not be curtailed Ik t i?’ P laoe or circumstances, in such a way ' to 'unit or embarrass genuine expression of i" popular party feeling upon the question in , That such expression should be made in tarty assemblies upon subjects to bo presently .“i idea at as near the time to that wherein the vision is reached as can be reasonably and onvenieutly appointed. The delegates should JL. fresa lroni the people. No body of n elected to express the will of , llers assembled in party convention should be iUI unreasonable time custodians of the oters rights, or hold their delegated powers T'i ri d longer than than is absolutely nec lr Yl 1 ? • 1 10 Purpose. The people are justified J ‘ ,'"’Ub'dany action on the part of tiie party iers whereby their voices shall be suppressed or perverted. inThat the history of the contests dtioo l l i?. t ' ona * ‘ ss ues in the state of New York tot c ? ]Sst ’shows that too much prudence can a., , **xi*rcisi:d. nor arc too much enthusiasm I Possible in the effort to carry the .. : -tew York for the Democratic party. Ot is i Bucceßs is confined to throe out 81,16 most recent canvasses. We have •j. “ n, ‘ >' v ery time must meet au arrogant and test k u . 8 a| i'’ei'sary. The area of the con 'o'll, whole imperial domain. In such a resc , S lccess <loos not (to to numbers only. It tu ' r ' i!lon unity and fidelity m every oouuty to tWn - 3,3 arid Principles ot the voters as de 'iie Ik ! n 1 P ar ty platforms, which have been iub y~ l-i °t successful contests, and It is abso trievnn ‘ n eTer y campaign that no just t. ““besot the people, from the conduct of v ar ,, art f manarers, should produce luke *rn-v or hesitation anywhere in the great 'fit' l!erQocr atic voters. They are a body of kc |lyb ers ' and not of hired soldiers, and must ‘he ,nto the confidence of their leaders in tot,Tc J ' s tages of the fight. Leadership need Ret, i not involve duress. That the state oommittee holds its v . f!f >ons and political powers in trust for the Ratal;.? 1 ‘ the Putty- Its action in calling the t 1..,, B n ’; ent ion for th° 22nd of February, and bri.f ” totcing the holding of primaries on Wr u?’ 13 contrary to past usage and irre !' li Ktf "htes to the democratic electors ol ' fir run. u 1 a,r an <l effective exercise of ,T ri* - , -? he represented in caucuses, pri *c;',, . a nd district and state conventions. Tliis ties of krave violation of the poiitioal du the wJJr® oommittee, which cannot but expose nest v, 1 to needless danger in the election mber. sent ia‘? rt ’ That a copy of these resolutions be aiitp several members of the state com- PowertiY.ei hat . a committee of fifty, with “uu to its number, be appointed by the §%c IHormnii ffotoj?. chairman of this meeting, to communicate with the members of tile democratic state com mittee, and respectfully protect against them action in designating the date already fixed for the stats convention, and that they be urged to reconsider such action and revoke their call; and. if that is not done, that the committee hereby created exercise such further powers and take such action as may secure proper representation of the people of the state in the national convention of the party, and as may seem proper and in accordance with the spirit of these resolutions. When Chairman Coudert called for yeas and nays, the resolutions were adopted with practical unanimity, only a few scattering nays, less than a dozen in all, being heard when the chairman called for them. The next speaker wag John G. Mllburn of Erie couuty. He declared that tho genuine democracy of Western New York was ready go join in any measure adopted “to preserve the right of the demooratio masses to representation at the national convention and to prevent its usurpation by the cunning politician who is himself a candidate for the presidency. He declared for sending a delegation to Chi cago to come right from the hc-art of the people, strong for genuine tariff reform, for a sound ourreDcy, an administration con ducted on business principles and for the nomination of a high-minded democrat, who is such in deeds end not in words alone. ENTHUSIASM FOR CLEVELAND. It was during this speech that the latent enthusiasm for Grovor Cleveland was brought out, A yell went up as from one throat, cheers upon cheers, hats were waved and umbrellas were flourished. “We can do it by sending a delegation to Chicago right from the hearts of the people," con tinued the speaker. “Grover Cleveland,” went up the cry; “what’s the matter with Grover 1” “He’s all right,” came the response. Other speakers were ex-United States Internal Revenue Collector William A. Beach of Syraouse, A. Frank Jenks of Chautauqua county, ex-Seoretary of the Treasury Fairchild and E. E. Anderson. A telegram was received from W. Ryan of the democratic state Committee of Rich mond, Va., and others. A telegram of oommendation was re ceived from the state of Alabama, which was as follows: “The Montgomery Cleveland Democratic Club, 500 members, express to the mass meeting at Cooper Union cordial indorse ment of its objeots and protest against the action of the New York state committee as unjust, unfair and as seriously imperiling the party's interests throughout the union.” READING'S BIG JUMP. The Bears Driven to Cover All Along the Dine in New York. New York, Feb. 11. —The consummation of the Reading deal resulted to-day in the largest trading and most intense exoitement ever known in the history of the stock ex change. Long before the time for beginning business an enormous crowd was by the Reading post, and when the gavel fell the scene was such as to eolipse ull previous deals on the floor. The orowd was so large that as soou as the opening signal was given the stock sold at 57>3 and 01 on different sides. A Phila delphia house bought over 50,000 shares and Arthur Hunter, who has been a continuous buyer for over a week, took fully as much. In'tha first few mlnutos the price advanced to 04, a jump of %% since yes terday’s close and an advauoe of 23 per cent, in a week. In the first hour over 354,000 shares of the stook changed hands. The trading in the incomo bonds was fully os large, and pricos made even more violent advances than in the stock. Jersoy Control was taken up after the trad ing in Reading quieted down, and its price was advanced 8 per cent. Then New Eng land made aa advance of 8 per cent, on the same enormous scale of Reading and there was every indication of a reign of ter ror among the bear operators, who are short of all the active stocks. They cov ered their shorts in the ooalers at the high est figures and their loss in their short con tracts arc such that bear failures generally are expected to be announced. TEXAS’ ALLIANCE MEN. The Sub-Treasury Advocates Meet and Organize. Dallas, Tex., Feb. 11.—The state meeting of sub-treasury farmers’ alliance democrats to the number of 250, in session here, took action in regard to the recent ruling by tho chairman of tho democratic state committee, practically reading such democrats out of the party. The resolu tions adopted are in effect the same as the Ocala demands, also denouncing the present state administration nud opposing repeal of the alien land law. Then the “Jeffersonian democratic party” was organized with a full Bet of state officers. The convention then adjourned. WORLD'S FAIR PEACE. An Effort to Harmonize the Federal Board end the Chicago Directors. Chicago, Feb. 11.—The national board of control and Chicago directors of the world's fair at a joint meeting to-day passed a resolution providing for a committee of six, three from eaoh board, to see if some ground of agreement caa be readied. The committee is to be named to-morrow and to make its report the noxt day. The main question at issue is as to which body, the national or local board, shall control the transportation and installation of exhibits. BUNCOED OU r OP S3OO. Another Georgia Farmer Made a Fool of In New York. New York, Feb. 11.—John J. Delarch, a typical farmer from Putnam county, Georgia, was swindled oat of 1300 to-day bv bunco men who gave him a box which they said contained ?3,200 in counterfeit money, but which was filled with packages of brown paper. A detective saw the farmer and green goods man together and took them both into custody. The bunco man gave the name of William Maokey, a salesmau, but refused to give his address. Towed Into Port. New York, Feb. 11.—The steamer Iro quois, Capt. Bearse, from Jacksonville, which arrived to-day, reports that on Feb. 9 et 9:30 p. m., in lat. S6° 26' and long. To'-' 13', she fell in with the steamer Benefactor, hence Feb. 6 for Wil mington, N. C., with her crank pin broken. The Iroquois took her in tow and brought her to this port for Cleveland Going to Michigan. Detroit, Mioh. , Feb. 11.—Ex-Prosident Cleveland is to deliver an address at Ann Arbor Feb. 23. The oltizens of Detroit have tendered Mr. Cleveland a public reception Fob. 28, acceptance of which was received to day. The is to be general in obaracter, ant is the purpose of the com mittee to make welcome ail who come. An Opera House Burning. Monmouth, 111., Feb. 11. —The opera house block caught fire at midnight to night and will be entirely consumed. The block contains eight business bouses and was the only opera house in the city. Other blocks are also in danger. The loss will be heavy. SAVANNAH, GA„ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1892. ALGER UNDER A CLOUD. HE WAS DISCHARGED FOR DESERT ING HIS REGIMENT. The Charge Preferred by GemSberidan. Alger on a Court-martial In Wash ington When He Should Have Been Fighting Jubal Early at the Front Kills His Aspirations. Washington, Feb. 11. —The topic of the day at the capitol was the statement made by ex-Assistant Secretary of War Charles A Dana at the head of the editorial page of the Nun this morning that Col. “Russell Ab sent Alger” was discharged from the army in September, 1864, on the recommendation of Gen. Sheridan for being absent without leave, getting on a court-martial in Wash ington when be ought to have been with bis regiment fighting Jubal Early under Gen. Sheridan in the Sbenandoh valiey. The fact, though published for the first time, has been known to a number of persons who have kept it from the press. PALMER KNEW IT. Ex-Senator Palmer knew it and was urged to use it in his great fight with Gen. Alger, but refused because, as be said, Gen. Alger had a good military record before that event. Senator McMillan, who is now the manager of tiie republican machine in Michigan, knew it, but has kept it so strictly to himself that bis oolleague, Sena tor Stockbridge, had nover heard of it till he read it in the Sun to-day. Neither the Michigan senators nor the Michigan repub lican representatives attempted to deny it, although they deplored tho pubiioatlon of it us likely to terminate Gen. Alger’s polit ical career as the discharge terminated his military career. LITTLE REAL REGRET. The support of Gen. Alger by other Mich igan republican leaders has boon, as to mo9t of them, so perfunctory that there is little real regret at what they all believe will prove fatal to auy aipirations Gen. Alger has for the presidency, the vice presidency oranyotherofF.ee. Naturally enough the friends of President Harrison, who feared Gen. Alger with his money and his friendly relations with the party managers more than any one else, now that Secretary Blaine is out, are not shedding tears over the publication, which they think take 9 Gen. Alger out of the reckoning—aa effect ually us Secretary Blaine was withdrawn by his letter. No doubt Gen. Alger will try to explain and will fight back, but in the opinion of hts friends and foes alike in Washington, it will be in vain. HARRISON’3 CANVASS. His Managers Look Upon His Nomi nation as Practically Certain. Washington, Feb. 11.—The canvass to secure the ronomination of President Har rison has been on the whole so quietly carried on that it has attracted very little attention, except when, as in Philadelphia, a row has occurred, but it has been none the less effective. It was begun last spring aud kept up right along ever since, on the theory, before last Sunday, that whether Secretary Blaine did or did not withdraw, President Harrison would be much more apt to secure a renomiuation if he got all the delegates he could before Secretary Blaine declared nis Intentions. Of course, it was expected by the Harrison managers, of whom Secretaries Foster and Elkins are the chiefs, that Secretary Blaine would withdraw. They thought his health would compel It, and were uot without hope that the acquirement uf delegates by President Harrison might also promote the result. INDIANA SCOOPED IN. Indiana at the sine que non was first acquired solidly. At the same time wires wore laid in many other states through federal offices and newspaper offices, so that when Secretary Blaine’s letter appeared Monday morning it received only a prompt and energetio movement ail along the line to bring out Harrison results. Since Mon day the Harrisonians have accomplished, according to their own statements, enough to make President Harrison’s nomination practically certain now. New England they claim solidly. Maine Is coming to President Harrison by Secretary Blaine’s wish, so as to shut out ex-Speaker Reed. They are still negotiating with Boss Platt as to New York, but claim that their chances of getting tne New York delegation are much batter than outsiders think. Part of it they are oertain of already, they say. QUAY CONTROLS PENNSYLVANIA. As to Pennsylvania, they admit that un til Senator Quay returns from Florida they are in great doubt of getting auy delegates, but they think that when he returns he may see the advantage of getting into the Harrison line before tt is too late. Now Jersey and Delaware they already feel sure of. Strange to say, they are now sure of Ohio as well. It seems that bofore ex- Gov. Foraker left yesterday, having been satisfied that Secretary Blaine was out, and that President Harrison was likely to be nominated, ho practically agreed to sup port President Harrison at Minneapolis if he oould head the Ohio delegation there. He will be allowed to do so, and may second tho nomination of President Harri son. As to Michigan, they think they oan get at least some delegates, even if Gen. Alger remains in the race. Senator Mc- Millen prefers President Harrison to Gen. Alger, and so do most of the federal office holders. HOW ILLINOIS STANDS. As to Illinois they concede its compli mentary vote to Senator Cullom but claim that President Harrison will be its second choice. They claim all the other western states except Minnesota and Colorado, where the anti-Harrison feeling is strong, but they expect to capture them both. The southern delegations they also claim. There is no doubt that they are planning to get from tho south delegations which can not be bought os the southern republican delegations usually have been, and at the same time they are planning to have as few office holders as possible in the Harrison delegation from any state. They are prof iting by all the mistakes made by President Arthur’s managers. The Harrison cam paign is being directed by President Harri son himself, who is recognized as the ablest politician on his side. CULLOM’S STILL HUNT. The Senator Working to Secure Dele gates at Minneapolis. Washington, Feb. 11.—8enator Cullom has been devoting his time since he first heard that Secretary Blaine was likely to withdraw to trying to capture delegates outside the state of Illinois, where he is rea sonably sure of getting the whole delega tion. In the course of his efforts, which have not as yet gained him apparently a single additional delegate, he has appealed to Senators Sherman, Allison, Mauderson and every other influential republican sena tor for aid in getting Cullom delegates in his state. Among others appealed to was Senator Quay, who was asked in the event that Secretary Blaine should withdraw to furnish a Cullom delegation or Cullom del egates from Pennsylvania. Senator Quay responded frankly: "I could not get a Culloin delegation or Cullom delegates from Pennsylvania. I shall not attempt it. I snail have a Quay delegation at Minneapo lis. It will not necessarily be for or against any of the presidential candidates. But I shall be at the head of it and will look the ground over wnen we get there.” TRANSFER OF THE CENTRAL. Revival of the Rumor That It la to Go to the Louisville and Nashville. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. IL—To—day officials of the Richmond and Danville road are discussing the rumor that the Georgia Pa cific will transfer the lease of the Central road to the Louisville and Nashville. None of them believe tbit will be done, however, though some think the Richmond and Dan viile wants to find a way to drop the Central. The Louisville and Nashville would be glad to get control of the Centrales the Western and Atlantio has no outlet from Atlanta and their business has decreased since the Central was leased to the Georgia Pacific. EARNINGS or THE CENTRAL Although many improvements have been made in the service of the Central and it is fast regaining its former popularity, still it is not doing the business it should do, and therefore not earning as much as it earned when the Richmond and Danville gained control of It. It is said by some of the officials of the company that? the only way to save it is to operate it as an independent line aud permit its officials to make such traffia arrangements as they deem proper, or to lease it to the Louisville and Nashville. Such rumors as this bavo created discus sion in railroad circles here before, but it is now believed that there is really something in the report ttiat the Richmond and Dan ville would be more than willing to part with the Central. SOUTH WESTERN ALL RIGHT. The Stockholders Meet and Elect Officers. - Macon, Ga., Feb, 11,—The stockholders of the Southwestern railroad met in Macon to-day and elected the following officers: J. S. Baxter, president; W. S. Brantley, secretary aud treasurer; directors, J. S. Baxter, W. G. Raoul, L. A. Jordan, H. M. Comer, W, R. Cox, W. W. Gordon, John A, Davis, A. R, Lawton, IV. S. Brantley. John A. Davis was elected to fill the vaoanov created by the death of Judge J. J. Gresham and A. R. Lawton succeeds E. P. Alexander. The stockholders discussed the situation between the Southwestern, the Central and the Richmond aud Danville very thoroughly and finally passed a resolution objecting to the management of the Southwestern by the Richmond and Danvilia. Maj. W. G. Raoul, speaking from the standpoint of a railroad man, said that the Southwestern aould be operated independently as a local line, so as to pay the 7 per cent, dividend and all expenses. The meeting was har monious, and there di' not appear to be any desire to break the lease with thd Cen tral. Southwestern stock is quoted at par. HARRISON’S WISHES. He Has Not Expressed a Desire to Have No Negroes at MinneaDOlia Washington, Feb. 11.— A statement made in a loeal morning paper in a special dispatch from Atlanta concerning the wishes of the President as to the character of the delegates he would prefer to have go to the Minneapolis contention was em phatically denied at the white house to-day. It was alleged that U. H. Stiiel of Indian apolis, a personal friend of the President, in an Interview published in Atlanta is reported to have given expression to the President’s desires in this regard in such a way that it was inferred generally that ho was speaking on behalf of President Harri son. NO NEGROES WANTED. The understanding, according to Mr. Shiel’s statement, was that the President wanted the republican delegation to be composed of white business men, and that no federal office holders should be sent to the convention. This statement was shown to Private Secretary Halford this after noon and he said that of course there was no authority for it. “Mr. Shiel has not seen the President for a long time,” said Secretary Halford, “and did not see him before he went south, and from what I know of him, I am quite sure that he is not carreotly quoted. So far from drawing the race line, no one who knows the Presi dent and is at all familiar with bis attitude toward the colored people would for a moment suppose that he ever entertained the idea of discriminating against them. THE OFFICE HOLDERS. “With respect to sending office holders to the national convention as delegates the l'reßideut has never mado any utterance on the subject. It is manifest that such a question must be left to the good judgment of the party and that no iron-clad rule could be adopted. Republicans everywhere will recognize tho propriety of leav ing people free to send to the convention those who would best represent the sentiment anil desires of tho party. And, moreover, I have just received a letter from Atlanta saying that- Mr. Shiel never made the state ment imputed to him, but what he did say was that in his own personal judgment it would De well to have the doiegation com posed mostly of business men, and this statement was made solely on his owu au thority. ” DELEGATES TO MINNEAPOLIS. Two Sets to be Sent by the Repub licans of the District of Columbia. Washington, Feb. 11.— The District of Columbia will send two sets of delegates to the republican national convention at Min neapolis. The faction of tho party known as the anti-Carson and Gleason party held a convention at the academy of muslo this afternoon and selected W. C. Chase, editor of the See, and Simon Wolf, ex-consul at Cairo, as delegates to the national conven tion, with George W. Stewart, Arthur A. Smith and 1L W. Coffin as alternates. This delegation is supposed to be in favor of the nomination of President Harrison, but will go to Minneapolis uninstructed. The other wing of the party elected their delegates some time ago. Nominated by the President. Washington, Feb. IL—The President to-day nominated Joseph McKenna of California to be United States circuit judge for the Ninth juiioial circuit; Rowland B. Mahoney of New York to be envoy extraor dinary and minister plenipotentiary to Eouador. Mr. McKenna is at present rep resentative in congress from the Third California district. He is a republican. Grennell Confirmed. Washington, Feb. 11.— The Senate to day confirmed the nomination of William M. Grennell of New York to be Third As sistant Secretary of State. ENGLAND’S PARLIAMENT. THE MOVEMENT FOR THE EXPUL SION OF DE COBAIN. Gladstone’s Home Rule Scheme De clared by Mr. Chamberlain Still an Unknown Quantity—The Demand of the Liberals aa to the Evacuation of Egypt Release of the Treason- Felony Prisoners Asked. London, Feb. 11.—In the House of Com mons to-day Mr. Balfour moved, and Sir Vernon Harcourt seconded, that Mr. De Cobain, member for Belfast, now a fugitive from justice, be notified to attend the soa sion of the Huuse on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The motion was adopted. This is a move pre paratory to the expulsion of Mr. De Cobain. Joseph Chamberlain, leader of the liberal unionists, In resuming the debate on the addross of the queen's speech, twitted the opposition with still not knowing what homo rule sohome Mr. Gladstone Intended to submit. He also twitted them concern ing their wavering policy in regard to the evacuation of Egypt. WHAT THE LIBERALS DEMAND. John Morley, Air. Gladstone’s lieutenant, replied that the liberals had not asked for the instant evacuation of Egypt, but they were opposed to Lord Salisbury acting as if England bad rights beyond those from the mandatory powers. Regarding the Irish local government bill, Mr. Morley said the liberals knew that whatever Mr. Balfour’s proposals were, they woro only a stopping stone to a largor and safer measure. The time would soon come to end the unseemly oonduct of certain members calling themselves liberals, while denouncing the liberal principles. [Cheers.] THE TREASON-FELONY PRISONERS. John Redmond, In proposing an amend ment for the release of tlis treason-felony pjisoners, repudiated any sympathy with dynamiters. He vindicated the innocence of Daly and Egan. If there was a shadow of doubt in tbeir cases, it demanded that an other inquiry be made. He had seen Egan, who declared that life in Portland prison was killing him. Daly, Mr. Redmond said, had been poisoned by accident. Three times Mr. Matthews, the home secretary, had held that these prisoners were fairly treated, that they ware dynamite not politi cal conviots, aud that their senteuoes ought to run the usual course. Matthews said that the gpverument had proof that Daly had asked for and received money and bombs from New Yot>k. He decliued to produce this proof. Daly’s sug gestion that be had been a victim of the police was unfounded. Egan's offenoe, the home secretary said, was the lesser one. The time might oome when it would be pos sible to reoonsider his case. POLICE PROTECTION FOR IRISHMEN. In the House of Lords to-day the Marquis of Londonderry asked whether it was true that John Dillon, JVilham O’Brien and Timothy Healy, ail members of tho House of Commons, bad at their own request been accorded polico protection in Ireland. Earl ( (slogan, the lord privy seal, replied that police protection had been accorded the gentlemen named, but further than that ho declined to say anything. The Marquis of Londonderry reminded tho House that “these persons” only recently went about posing as the idols of the Irish people. They had denounced executive power in the most violont language for hav ing them “shadowed,” hut now they were extremely glad to avail themselves of shad owing for their protection. TWO RAGING FACTIONS. The marquis 3aid that protection ban been conceded them because two raging factions existed in Ireland who were breaking each other’s heads and who were ready to shell each other’s blood. It was to tno interest of the unionists to let the English people under stand the condition of the Irish narties, in order that they might realize how ab surd and dangerous it would be to grant the Irish auy measure of home rule tuet would place the loyal minority at the tender mercies of such men. If Earl Cadogan was unable to give a satisfactory explanation In reply to the question asked him he, the Alarquis of Londonderry, would raise the whole question of protection in tt separate motion. Lord Salisbury said that the government could uot be expected to divulge the infor mation it received in confidence. The Marquis of Londonderry Intimated that he would make a formal motion. A CHINESE GENERAL EXECUTED. He Was Charged With Treason and Leanings Toward the Ohrletians. London, Feb. 11. —The Chronicle's I’aris correspondent says: “A report comes here from China by the way of Singa pore, that Gen. Tscbea Tikong has been executed at Tien-Tsia for treason in having pledged himself to sup port French influence, in having become a Christian and in having sought an audience with the pope to facilitate the work of the Cathnllo missions in Chiua. The Emperor of China was reluctant to sign the death warrant, but the influence of the old Chinese anti-Christian party prevailed.” ENGLAND’S COAL PORTER3. The Order to Strike a Surprise to the Trade. London, Feb. 11.—The striking coal port ers took the trade by surprise, aud the order to strike surprised the porters them selves, but they obeyed. Small coal dealers have no stock ahead. Nearly every coal depot on tbe river is at a standstill and all are becoming blockaded with barges wait ing to be unloaded. The dealers have raised the price of coal, and gloomy predictions are indulged in as to what will result from a prolonged strike. The strikers met to-day and affirmed a resolution to hold out for their demands. SAMOA AND THE TREATY. A Meeting of Citizens Held to Suggest Changes. Sydney, N. 8. W., Feb. 11.—Advices from Samoa state that a meeting of oitizens lias been held at Apia at which a committee wss appointed to suggest changes In the Berlin treaty of 1889. The Samoan Times declare* the government cannot be carried on under the terms of tbe Berlin treaty. The paper advocates a simpler aud more ef fective parliament under a foreign presi dent to be selected by the treaty powers, Germany, Great Britain and the United States. A Famine In India. Bombay, Feb. 11.—Official notice has been given that a famine prevails in this presidency and that the famine code will be applied over on area of 5,000 square miles in the districts of Bijanurap, Buelgum and Dawar. These districts'contaiu a popula tion of 1,500,030 persona. Russia’s Relief Fund. Bt. Petersburg. Feb. 11.—The govern ment has granted a further sum of 60,000,000 rubles, to he expended for relief for the sufferers in tbe famine districts. SPURGEON'S FUNERAL, An Immense Concourse of People at the Services. London, Feb. 11.—The lost memorial services over the remains of Rev. Spurgeon was held last night. The Metropolitan tab ernacle was crowded, and the services, which were not concluded until after mid night, were very solemn and impressive. This morning a majority of the ships in the vicinity of the tabernacle were closed ns a mar* of respect to thedead minister, and buildings generally bore mourning emblems. The funeral services tuis morning opened at 11 o'clock. The members of the Spurgeon family at present In London, the mayor of Croydon, several members of the House of Commons, Lady Hurdott Coutta and deputations from sixty religious bodies were among those present. AX ELOQUENT SERMON. After the singing of the last hymu that Mr. Spurgeon had announced before he was taken sick,“The Sands of Time Are Sinking.” Rev. Mr. Pierson, the American minister who filled Mr. Spurgeon’s pulpit during the latter's illness, made a moot eloquent ad dress. After the offering of prayer and singing hymns. Mr. l’ierson pronounced the benediction. The olive wood cotliti con taining the remains was then taken from the catafalque where it had rested since Monday night and was conveyed to the hearse at the main entrance of the taber nacle. As it was borne down the aisle the entire congregation arose and joined in singing the hymn': "There Is No Night in Homeland.'’ The mourners entered carriages and the funeral started for Nor wood cemetery, where the remains were in terred. There was an enormous number of coaches iu the processiop, and the entire route from the tabernacle to the cemetery was lined by people. SPAIN’S ANARCHISTS. The Quadruple Execution Causes Con siderable Excltemept. Madrid, Feb. 11, —Dispatchos have been received here to-day from several places in Spain showing that the anarchists have been groatly worked up by the executions yesterday. At Reus, a manufacturing town in Tarragona, the police have arrested several prominent nnurcliists who wero openly distributing tty sheets inciting the lower classes to make demonstrations against the authorities. At Valencia, in which oity, a large num ber of workmen ore employed in various industries, placards have been posted calling upon the anarchists and tholr sympathizers to take vengeauco for the death of the Xere# anarchists. A PROTEST IN FRANCK. Paris, Feb. 11.—The auarohlsts of this oity announce that they will hold a meeting Saturday to protest against the action of tho Spanish government lu executing four anarchists at Xeres yesterday. GERMAN ANARCHISTS AOTIVK. Berlin, Feb. 11,—The Kre.uz Zcitung says that tho police oi this oity have dis covered and frustrated a widespread anarchist plot. Tho recent fires In the royal palace at Kouigsborg, it is said, were the work of a branch of tho Berlin anarch ist society. BRAZIL IN A FERMENT. Another Revolution Considered Immi nent in the Republic. London, Feb. 11. —A dispatch to the Times from Rio Janerlo states that affairs there are in very bad shape, and notwith standing the fact that the election of Gon. Plixotto to succeed Gen. Fonseca as presi dent of tho republic was thought to indi cate that pea -o and prosperity would onoe more prevail throughout the oountry, another revolution is imminent. Three ministers have handed their resignations to the president, and this is taken as an indica tion that the government is breaking up. At Pelotas in the state, of Rio Grande do Sul, the feeling between tho populace and government troops is very bitter, and it is feared that a conflict may occur at any moment. The government laud telegraphs between Polotos arid Porto Alegre, the capital of the state, have bum cut. BOUNTIES ON SUGAR. Western Democrats to Make an At tempt to Have item Repealed. Washington, Feb. 11.—The dumoorats of the west, It appears, are to make a se rious attempt to repeal the provisions of the McKinley law providing for the pay ment of bounties on sugar. Representative Scatt of Illinois to-day introduced a reso lution instructing the ways and means com mittee to roport a bill providing for such repeal and he asserts with confi dence that a majority of the democratic members are favorable to suoh a bill, al though conceding that there will be consid erable democratic opposition from tho carie sugar districts of tbe south, and possibly from the beet sugar districts of the west. There is some dispute as to whethor the matter oan be better reached by repealing tho bill of the ways and means committee, or by the appropri ation .committee merely cutting off tbe sugar bounty appropriation, but Mr. Boon maintains that there is no dispute as to the fioiition of tbe Democratic party in oppos og under all circumstances the sugar bounty as well as all other subsidies and bounties. Tbe resolution of Mr. Scott was referred to the ways aud means committee. THOBE GIVEN A PLAGE. Carlisle's Opponent Made an Inspector of Immigration. Washington, Feb. 11.— The Secretary of the Treasury to-day appointed George H. Tbobeof Covington, Ky., an inspector un* dsr that department for duty in connection with the immigration sorvice. In 1886 Mr. Thobe.who is a member of tbe woodV:arvers’ union and of the Knights of Labor, was the workingman’s candidate for congress in the Fifth congressional district of Kentucky, against John G. Carlisle, and claimed the election, but his contest for the seat bef re the House of)Representatives was unsuooess ful. LYNCHERS AFTER A NEGRO. Tbe Police of Roanoke Held Him but the Mob Btlll Searching. Roanoke, Va., Feb. 11.—Will Lavender, a negro who attempted an assault on a white girl named Alice Perry Monday night, was caught to-day. A mob organized to-night to take him from the station house, but the officers let him out of a back win dow and secreted him. 'Parties are search ing for him and great excitement prevails. If caught he will be lynched. McCall to be the President. New York, Feb. IL—The managers and general agents of the New York Life In surance Company to day voted John A. McCall their unanimous choice for the pres idency and his selection by the trustees to morrow iu foregone conclusion. 4 DAILY. $lO A YEAR 1 - ( F.NTS A COPY. ' r ( WEEKLY, $1.25 A YEAR, f DEATH BEFORE POVERTY A BOY ATTEMPTS BUICID3 TO ESCAPE PENURY. He Swallowa Strychnine and Crawl# Into a Church to Dte-Five Hours Spent In the Edifice in Horrible Agony—He Then Makes His Waj Home—He May Be Saved. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 11.—A remarkabli case of attempted suicide became knows here this morning, Ben Osborne, a 15-yean old boy, a student of the high school, triel to kill himself in the Christian churoh on Hunter street, by taking strychnine. The church door had been left unlocked, and tho boy, who had the poison In his pocket, and was walking the streets at lfl o’clock at night with suicide in bis mind, pushed it open, entered, and, crouching down upon the floor of the sacred edifice, swallowed the deadly drug. The boy Is the son of James Osborne, a poor machinist who lives at tho corner of Chapel and Stonewall streets. poverty his complaint. Young Osborne has always bewailed tba family's poverty, and frequently told his brother that there was no place on earth foe poor folks. The attempt that young Os borne made to tako his own life was the out oome of morbid brooding. All his life tba boy has been much of a recluse. Al school he has shunned association with tna other boys, and even mingled but little with the home circle. He has always boon studi ous and has no bad habits. His evening! aftor school he generally spent at the puoha library reading, aud when bo left homo last night it was thought that he was going there. But instead he went to a drug store and procured strychnine by stating that ha wanted to poison a dog. He then entered the oburch, os stated, being impelled to do so when he saw the partly open door through his morbid disposition. DISCOVERED BY HIS BROTHER. Tho boy's intended suicide was discovered by his brother, who, whoa ho weut to his room to go to bed, found upon the mantel piece a note from Ben, which read: “Pride, ambition and poverty have caused me to commit suicide. There is nothing in life for poor people. See that I am decently buried. Tell them all good-by for me." As soon as tbe note was discovered the family began a search for young Osborne. The police wore also instructed to look ontj for the boy, but no trace of him was found until he reeled into his home In a dying condition at daybreak this morning. After taking tho poison in the oburch Osborne laid down, as he thought, to die. A night of agony. From 10 o’clock lust night till 3 o’clock this morning he remained there suffering untold agony. At the latter hour he made an effort to roach his home. His strength gave out and ho sought refuge in u hall way. His agony became more interna and his suffering led him to once more endeavor to reach his home, and tin# time be was successful. Af be staggered into the house, he informed his fathor of what be had dune. He was in a terrible condition. His forehead was gathered In great knots and ho was suffer ing the greatest agony. Physicians were summoned and a stomach pump applied. This nfternoon there was some hope that ha would recover, though he was still in a very dangorous condition, expressing himself little hope that he would get well. MURDER ON A FARM. A Dispute Over a Division of Lard Ends In a Homicide. Tallahassee, Fla., Feb. 11.— Newtoo J. Ross was murdered on his farm near here this afternoon by a man named O. Bherrel'l. It seems that Ross aud Sherrell farmed last year on shares. In the settle, meat a dispute aroso about the division of tweuty-fivo pounds of lard. This afternoon Ross was sitting in his back yard roading a newspaper. Sherrell came up wi h a Win- Chester rifle in his hand and asked if ltoss was ready to give him that lard. Rosi re plied “no." Sherrell then raised his rifla and fired five bullets into Ross’body, killing him instantly. Immediately after firing Sherrell fled and has not yet been captured. Both are white. Ross was a well-to-do farmer and ownod considerable property here and in Alabama. He has a brother and sister living near Heflin, Ala. Tha coroner and a jury wont out this afternoon to hold au inquest, but have uot returned yet _ __ _ GOV. MAGRATH ILL. A Stroke of Apoplexy From Which Ha May Not Recover. Charleston, 8. C.. Feb. 11.—Gov. A. G, Magrath had an attack of apoplexy to-day and his recovery is doubtful. Gov. Magrath was born in this city In 1813 and graduated at Harvard. He then studied law under tha late Judge Story. At the breaking out of tho late war he was United States district judge, and upon tbe passage of tba ordinance of secession made a dramatic scene in court by disrobing himself of the judicial ermine. Ho was the last war gov ernor of South Carolina, and after the sur render was imprisoned by the federal gov ernment in Fort Pulaski for some time. CONVICTED OF EXTORTION. A Serious Verdict Against the Mayci of Allegheny City. Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 11.—This morning the jury in the extortion case against Mayor James G. Wyman of Alleghany, brought in a verdict of guilty in the first and second counts of tbe indictment. The verdict was reached late last night, but was not announced until the opening of court this morning. VVhou it was read Mayor Wyman became deathly pale and wns taken to a seat by his friends. When bo recovered be had nothing to say. The penalty for extortion in each court is SSOO fine or one year’s im prisonment or both, at the discretion of the court. Tbe court also orders his removal from office os part of his punishment. The verdict caused a sensation in the court room. There were a number of Allegheny office holders there, and when they heard that their official bead had been found guilty many felt uneasy and said so. Ex- Muyor Richard T. Pearson, who was present with ex-Chief Kirsoliler was almost as gie&tly affeotod ns Mayor Wyman, for the commonwealth claims that the evidence against the ex mayor is exactly similar iu character to that which convicted Mayor Wyman. Thore is a charge of embezzlement still pending against tbe latter. Chinese Lottery Drummers. Deadwood, 8. D., Feb. 11.—The United States grand jury has Indicted eleven Chinese for using the mails far tbs trans mission of lottery tickets and literature. The evidence is positive against them and they will be convicted and punished, probably by a Are of SSOO and a term in the penitentiary. This is the first ease on record of Chinese being convicted for suoh an offense.